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Referees of the airfield

Staff Sgt. Matt, air traffic control liaison, scans the flightline from the air traffic control tower at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 3, 2015. Air traffic controllers are like the referees or the safety observes in the sky. Matt is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/RELEASED)
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Referees of the airfield

Staff Sgt. Matt, air traffic control liaison, scans the flightline from the air traffic control tower at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 3, 2015. The duties of an air traffic controller liaison include making an automated terminal information service, which is a continuous broadcast of recorded weather and any other pertinent information for the pilots that they listen to before they go out. Matt is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown/RELEASED)
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QA: The ‘bad guys’ we root for

Tech. Sgt. Lawrence, Quality Assurance inspector, performs a Key Task Listing inspection on an F-22 Raptor engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2015. QA is also responsible for the foreign object damage awareness and dropped object prevention program at two other locations in our area of responsibility. Lawrence is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Detroit, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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QA: The ‘bad guys’ we root for

Tech. Sgt. Lawrence, right, Quality Assurance inspector, verifies that Staff Sgt. Justin, F-22 Raptor crew chief, completed the aircraft forms properly reflecting the engine was installed prior to starting a Key Task Listing inspection at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2015. The QA team has conducted roughly a thousand more inspections than typically accomplished by past rotations as well as advised and recommended eight one-time inspections to the Maintenance Group commander. Lawrence is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Detroit, Mich. Justin is currently deployed from Tyndall AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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QA: The ‘bad guys’ we root for

Tech. Sgt. Lawrence, Raptor Quality Assurance inspector, performs a Key Task Listing inspection on an F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2015. KTLs are inspection items that have been deemed so important from a quality perspective that it is mandatory that QA looks at them either while they are being conducted or immediately upon completion. Lawrence is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Detroit, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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QA: The ‘bad guys’ we root for

Tech. Sgt. Lawrence, Quality Assurance inspector, performs a Key Task Listing inspection on an F-22 Raptor engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2015. The QA teams are responsible for training and inspecting the maintainers here on six different airframes. Lawrence is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Detroit, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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QA: The ‘bad guys’ we root for

Tech. Sgt. Lawrence, Quality Assurance inspector, performs a Key Task Listing inspection on an F-22 Raptor engine at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2015. QA is comprised of every specialty within the maintenance group, including crew chiefs and the fabrication flight, and are responsible for performing inspections as well as maintaining every special maintenance program for the wing and group. Lawrence is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Detroit, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Staff Sgt. James, avionics craftsman, right, and Senior Airman Dakota, launch assist, troubleshoots a communications, navigation and identification system on an F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. The F-22 Raptor is the first aircraft to use integrated avionics, where the radar, weapons management system and electronic warfare system work as one, giving the pilot unprecedented situational awareness. James is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Frackville, Pa. Dakota is currently deployed from Tyndall AFB, Fla., and is a native of El Paso, Texas. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Staff Sgt. James, avionics craftsman, troubleshoots a communications, navigation and identification system on an F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. Avionics specialists diagnose avionics systems issues from flight control systems to radar and CNI systems. James is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Frackville, Pa. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Staff Sgt. James, avionics craftsman, troubleshoots a communications, navigation and identification system on an F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. The F-22's CNI 'system' is a collection of communication, navigation and identification functions, employing a common integrated processor for signal and data processing resources. James is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Frackville, Pa. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Airman 1st Class David, crew chief, performs a final inspection of an F-22 Raptor prior to taxi for take-off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. Whether it is day-to-day servicing or avionics maintenance on the world’s most advanced and lethal fighter aircraft, Airmen within the Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit are vital to ensuring the F-22 Raptor remains unmatched in the skies. David is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Richards, Missouri. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Airman 1st Class Kyle, crew chief, prepares to marshall out an F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. This is the first combat deployment for the Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit, which is currently deployed from the 95th AMU from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Kyle is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Eagle River, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Airman 1st Class David, crew chief, performs a final inspection of an F-22 Raptor prior to taxi for take-off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. Prior to sending the pilot to the end of the runway for a final inspection, Airmen will perform a ‘wing tip to wing tip’ inspection, ensuring that all the things they see from the outside of the aircraft are ready for flight. David is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Richards, Missouri. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Airman 1st Class Kyle, crew chief, talks to the pilot of an F-22 Raptor prior to taxi at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. The F-22 Raptor, which became operational in 2005, is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft and cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. Kyle is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Eagle River, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Senior Airman Dakota, launch assist, pulls chalks from an F-22 Raptor at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. Four different specialties work together to get the F-22 Raptor in the air. Dakota is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of El Paso, Texas. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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Airmen ensure F-22 provides lethal, decisive airpower

Senior Airman Benjamin, crew chief, kneels by an F-22 Raptor prior to take-off at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 26, 2015. Airmen with the Raptor AMU work around the clock ensuring the F-22 Raptor provides lethal and decisive airpower wherever and whenever needed. Benjamin is currently deployed from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., is a native of Hazel Green, Alabama. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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One year down…many more to come

Lt. Col. Ronald Gilbert, 95th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, addresses members of the Expeditionary Operations Group and Aircraft Maintenance Unit during their recent one-year anniversary celebration here Oct. 11, 2014. Members of the unit are currently deployed out of Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Carrie Hinson)
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